My Dodge Spirit Project Car

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Mon May 16, 2005 2:04 pm

As some of you know i recently sold my 2004 Neon R/T to build a 1992 Dodge Spirit R/T. Something about the whole TIII turbo setup was just too good to resist.

Late last week I ordered $1,500 worth of parts and they are scheduled to arrive early this week. Koni struts w/ KYB supporting parts (spring rubber, strut mount, etc.), Cometic +.010" head gasket, ARP rod bolts, Walbro 255 fuel pump, PolyBushing motor mounts, a high HP clutch, and some cosmetic engine peices (engine vally cover) to restore the clean look. This combined with the rebuilt/ported 16v TIII head i just got back from the shop and the brand new 2.2 liter block i have obtained will be close to all the parts i need to get this thing on the road (minus a few belts and gaskets i need from a dealer). oh, and i got a low-profile steering column gauge pod and a 30 PSI boost gauge from Autometer too.

So i decided to start spending money on something to push my music. Since i sold a brand new car to get money for this project i can stand to spend a few bucks for great quality, so I went to "Bob and Ron's Worldwide Stereo" (high-end audio snobs) and dropped $1,700 on audio equipment. A SWEET Kenwood Head unit that's compatible with everything and has 3 sets of RCA preouts (I will use them all), an Alpine 4 channel amp powering 2 sets of Phoenix Gold Octane ZR 5.25" component speakers (that's 4 mid range and 4 tweeters complete with crossovers), a JL Audio 500watt mono amplifier (with more range and adjustablility than i'll EVER need), a JL Audio 12" W6v2 subwoofer, and a 1.25 cu. in. sealed enclosure. I'm going to use Lightning Audio for my power cables, fuse equipment, distribution block, and all the hardware. They are cheap but they get the job done. I just can't bring myself to spent high-end prices on power wire. This setup should do the new NIN album more than enough justice.

Info Links:
- Subwoofer Testing Results (Cool Article)
- JL Audio 500/1 Amp
- Alpine 4 channel Amp
- Phoenix Gold Octane ZR
- Kenwood Head Unit KDC-W8531

As soon as i get the Spirit on the lift I can start tearing things apart. I'll do the motor with my friend's help on the weekends and i'll do the audio and suspension on my own time.

Sound good?

DannyBoy · Post by **DannyBoy** » Mon May 16, 2005 2:13 pm

I had a JL audio 500/1 amp pushing 2 12w3v2's. That amp is beyond awesome.

Good luck

0111000001100100 · Post by **0111000001100100** » Mon May 16, 2005 7:00 pm

I just got a JL 10w3 v2 and e1400D...put it in a few hours ago, but have yet to hear with teeth on it.

So far, me likes it

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Tue May 17, 2005 11:46 am

That looks just like the exact same post on RiceCop! What are you doing, just cutting and pasting your crap all over the Internet?? No one really cares about your 400hp has-been..

j/k

Friggin' attention whore.... :p

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Tue May 17, 2005 12:39 pm

Kernel Panic wrote:That looks just like the exact same post on RiceCop! What are you doing, just cutting and pasting your crap all over the Internet??

And look who's talking! I've seen your magnum swap all over the place!

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Wed May 18, 2005 10:31 am

Nightspy wrote:
Kernel Panic wrote:That looks just like the exact same post on RiceCop! What are you doing, just cutting and pasting your crap all over the Internet??
And look who's talking! I've seen your magnum swap all over the place!

Yeah, but at least I don't fag up a WHOLE FORUM (ie RiceCop) about the stupid car. Mainly OMG....Spirit R/T....400hp... on jacks...buy my Neon R/T...still on jacks...My car is the fastest car around...still on jacks...bought $1500 worth of audio equipment...still on jacks.. Almost got yourself B& at RiceCop for post whoring the car. At least mine is back on the road(and in your case we'll probably endure for the next year "OMG...400hp...30psi...still on jacks...)!

neeer neeeer...

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Wed May 18, 2005 12:43 pm

Ah, you guys blew that shit up BIG TIME! 1/2 the shit that people where pushing never even happened, and i've been pretty behaved since. And as far as the time it's taking me... The first kill will make it all worth while.

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Wed May 18, 2005 5:18 pm

Well, the minivan has been on stands for over a year now. lol. Welcome to turbo dodges. They spend more time broken than running. Just the nature of the beast.

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:53 am

Nightspy wrote:Ah, you guys blew that shit up BIG TIME! 1/2 the shit that people where pushing never even happened, and i've been pretty behaved since. And as far as the time it's taking me... The first kill will make it all worth while.

I didn't get involved.. You did a pretty good job at getting everyone pissed at you. Behaved? What Nilo threatened to sic Kain on you?? At the rate you're going by time you are ready to do your first kill the quarterpanels are gonna fall off due to rust..

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Thu May 19, 2005 1:26 pm

Kernel Panic wrote:At the rate you're going by time you are ready to do your first kill the quarterpanels are gonna fall off due to rust..

Watch it or i'll save the first one just for you!

...And rust just makes me look even slower.

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:27 am

Nightspy wrote:
Kernel Panic wrote:At the rate you're going by time you are ready to do your first kill the quarterpanels are gonna fall off due to rust..
Watch it or i'll save the first one just for you!

...And rust just makes me look even slower.

You gotta find me before your timing belt self destructs..

Even more so when you are pulled over for littering...

MoroMou · Post by **MoroMou** » Fri May 20, 2005 3:12 pm

Been awhile eh Alex!?

Hope the car works out for you. Just wanted to let ya know, I've got two JL Audio 12w6's.... Nothin' like a JL Audio woofer.

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Mon May 23, 2005 10:15 am

DIANA!!!!

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Mon May 23, 2005 12:24 pm

What happened to you Di? You just kinda dropped of the face of the neon world. Left alot of guys heartbroken (like Greg up there).

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:11 am

Nightspy wrote:What happened to you Di? You just kinda dropped of the face of the neon world. Left alot of guys heartbroken (like Greg up there).

Eat shit fatboy...

Just an FYI to the folks out in OH, on the weekend of 6/4 I'll be out in Toledo if anyone wants to hangout in the evening on Sat.

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:42 am

Kernel Panic wrote:Eat shit fatboy...

How kind, I see you haven't grown out of Little Man Syndrome yet.

MoroMou · Post by **MoroMou** » Tue May 24, 2005 4:08 pm

lol.. Yeah I kinda dropped out of some forums, into others.

I bought a new car, but kept the Neon...I'll post pictures tonight.

Diana

Nightspy · Post by **Nightspy** » Wed May 25, 2005 7:00 am

SWEET!

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Wed May 25, 2005 10:49 am

Nightspy wrote:
Kernel Panic wrote:Eat shit fatboy...
How kind, I see you haven't grown out of Little Man Syndrome yet.

You're welcome.. Clown porn...

Diana, saw your car in the other thread. Looks nice. I'd like one in black though..